Literacy Charity Seeks Volunteer Specialist for Expansion

An organization dedicated to assisting adults in acquiring reading skills has indicated a requirement for a literacy specialist, citing challenges in broadening its operational scope. Read Easy North and West Wiltshire specified its desire for a volunteer expert to support its coaches in enhancing individuals’ literacy skills. This charitable organization provides assistance to individuals ranging from 18 years of age up to their sixties, across Wiltshire towns such as Chippenham and Devizes. Dave, a 64-year-old resident of Devizes who departed school with limited reading and writing proficiency, stated that the service has “changed my life big time”. Read Easy North and West Wiltshire concurrently assists between 20 and 25 individuals and offers personalized one-to-one coaching. Personnel indicated the necessity of the expert to address the demand for its services, particularly as the organization approaches its 10th anniversary celebration. During an appearance on BBC Radio Wiltshire, Dave remarked: “I’ve learned better things, and now I can work the internet. It’s helped me in the last couple of years. I say to people: ‘Go for it.'” He continued: “When I was younger, you used to have the mickey taken out of you. That knocks your confidence. As I got older, I just learn to ignore that.” He added: “I go to the library and get books out now.” Heather Morris, the local co-ordinator for the branch, commented: “There’s a whole variety of points in somebody’s life where suddenly they decide: ‘I need to do this.'” She further explained: “Some of our coaches come from an educational background, a lot don’t. They need this specialist support.” Paul Wiltshire, a volunteer with the charity, stated: “We know there’s huge demand out there. “We need somebody who can help our coaches really give the best service possible to the people who need our help.” He concluded: “In order for us to help as many people as possible, we need the back up of that specialist volunteer.”